COSMOTE and Microsoft are joining forces to provide large and small businesses with high-quality standardized cloud solutions related to Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365 and Office 365. COSMOTE's goal is for standardized services to enhance the adoption of cloud technologies and contribute to the faster transition of businesses to the digital age.
The cloud solutions offered by COSMOTE in collaboration with Microsoft offer businesses greater flexibility, as well as a reduction in IT operating costs of up to 50% compared to traditional solutions of purchasing equipment - software and installing - operating them at the customer's premises (on-premise). In the context of providing the solutions, COSMOTE evaluates and maps the current IT of the business and ensures a smooth and effective transition to the cloud. In addition, the possibility of complementing Microsoft solutions with integrated security services from COSMOTE is given.
The cloud solutions offered by COSMOTE and Microsoft are the result of the strategic collaboration announced by the Deutsche Telekom and Microsoft, to promote cloud technology in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Chief Commercial Officer Business Segment of OTE Group, Mr. Grigoris Christopoulos, noted: “The integrated cloud offered by COSMOTE and Microsoft, the emphasis of the two companies on high quality, as well as the know-how of the Deutsche Telekom Group, constitute a guarantee for the transition of businesses to the new digital era. By providing quality solutions for all cloud and telecommunications needs, COSMOTE is the partner of choice for modern businesses.”
On the part of Microsoft Hellas, Mr. Christodoulos Papafotis, Director of Commercial & Partners for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, stated: "True to our vision of supporting every organization to achieve more in the digital era, we are collaborating with OTE Group to offer integrated solutions, covering the cloud and telecommunications needs of Greek businesses. This collaboration, which unites under common COSMOTE, the know-how and innovation of both Microsoft and Deutsche Telekom, we believe will strengthen and accelerate the path of Greek businesses towards digital transformation. At the same time, we aim to facilitate the adoption of new technologies, creating competitive advantages for businesses, not only in the Greek, but also in the European market."
